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Membership
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What does being a Member of Neighbourhood Watch in mean?
Some people can spare more time than others, or may want to do more to help run the Watch. Some may simply want to be part of Neighbourhood Watch as a member. Every member is valuable and important in making the community safer - as long as they are committed and enthusiastic about getting things done.
All members
Being a member of Neighbourhood Watch means being a good neighbour and caring about the local area. It needn't cost anything, except a little common sense and being aware. And it does not mean being nosy or interfering in other people's business. Your neighbours will look out for you, your family, your home and your street or estate, and you will do the same for them.
You will just be doing what you can to make your neighbourhood safer and more secure.
All members give support and help as they are able to the local co-ordinator.
One of the most important duties of members is to look out for anything that seems suspicious or unusual and report it to the police. Some things you see may help the police solve or prevent a crime - and so stop someone becoming a victim. So, if you are suspicious about something, make a note of who and what you have seen and pass the information to the police.
Contact numbers for your Safer Neighbourhood Team are on the Contacts page, or in an emergency dial 999 in the usual way.
Let the police check it out and NEVER challenge someone who is behaving suspiciously or put yourself at risk. You will never be criticised for making a 999 call in good faith.
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Telephone Numbers
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In an emergency always call 999
An emergency is when a crime is happening, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, or someone is injured, being threatened or in danger.
e.g. - If your house is being burgled (or the suspect is nearby) call 999
If your car is being stolen (or the suspect is nearby) call 999
If it’s not an emergency call 101 this is London's new non emergency contact number should you need to report a crime that has occurred.
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
If you have information about a crime but would prefer not to speak to police, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity. http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Do not use the Neighbourhood Watch telephone number for the office in Sutton Police Station as it is not checked daily
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